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Happy Monday, guys! So yesterday was the big day the 2009 ING Philadelphia Half-Marathon! I'm sure you're wondering how I did. The weather was perfect, the course was gorgeous, and good friends were there to cheer me on. It was, without a doubt, one of the most amazing experiences of my life. I don’t think words could do it justice, so let me give you a play-by-play with photos:

Happy Monday, guys! Have you ever tried a fitness boot camp? I know Sarah over at Vitamin G did a few months ago, but I’ve always stayed away because the thought of having a drill sergeant yelling in my ear has always terrified me. But people rave about the results, (especially when it comes to weight-loss) so I threw caution to the wind last week and took a group session at Warrior Fitness Boot Camp in Manhattan. Maybe I’ve watched way too much TV, (G.I. Jane, anyone?) because I really enjoyed the workout!

Well my friends, as Cheryl over at Smitten noted this morning, Labor Day weekend has come and gone. While the unofficial end of summer is indeed a sad thing, I’m excited: Fall is my absolute favorite season of the year! It means a fresh start, cooler weather (thank goodness!) fresh apple cider, the return of boots, leggings, (not that I ever retired mine!) and other fall classics. It also means new fitness opportunities. Here are four I’m looking forward to:

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Hey Guys! Are you excited for the long weekend? I don't have any plans, but I'm feeling spontaneous, so who knows what I'll do? I'll report back on Tuesday. The one thing I'm NOT going to be spontaneous about is exercise, however. I'm definitely planning on working out this weekend!

Hey guys! You know I’m a bit skeptical when it comes to fitness video games but I think I might have had a change of heart last week, after trying out the new The Biggest Loser Video Game on the Wii console:

Happy Friday, guys! My family and I are going away (in a couple of hours in fact!) to a sleepy little town in the Catskills for the weekend. I’m excited to take a break from the concrete jungle I live in for a couple of days. My hope is to breathe in some crisp mountain air and to sleep deeply. I also want to be able to squeeze in a workout while I’m there though What do you think, should I bring some fitness gear with me or not?

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Have you heard about the Shake Weight? Apparently, this new arm-toning device for women is all the rage. After seeing the infomercial, I can see why: I never thought it was possible for an arm exercise to be so suggestive!

Happy Monday, Shape Up! readers! I hope you had a great weekend. This past Saturday marked a HUGE fitness milestone for me. Remember when I ran that 5K in the rain? And how I got emotional when I finished my first 10K? As you know, I plan to run the Philadelphia Half-Marathon in September. Thankfully, I’ve had you guys cheering me on all along, but now the half-marathon is less than eight weeks away! I was getting a little nervous, but after this weekend I feel much more confident. Here’s why:

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Happy Friday guys! I’m away at wedding festivities this weekend, but I’ve left you in good hands: Judy Molnar, Vice President of Iron Girl, a national all-women’s athletic event series, put something together just for you, Shape Up! readers! If you’re tired of the treadmill, or just need a break from your regular routine, she has GREAT ideas for taking your workout outdoors. But first, some cool things you should know about Judy: After being diagnosed as morbidly obese, she decided to make a change and committed herself to losing 100 pounds. She has, to date, participated in over 35 triathlons, (including the Iron Man!) and is now a USA Triathlon Level 1 Certified Coach and personal trainer, in addition to her work with Iron Girl. Here are her tips: